• Beaujolais Wine Trail: Chateaux & Medieval Villages

• Everyday from 1 April to 31 October (subject to availability)

• From £870
• From €965
• Prices per person based on 2 sharing a room
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• 6 nights, 5 days self-guided walking moving between guest houses

• A short break walking holiday traversing the vineyards of the southern Beaujolais
• Daily wine tasting at your guest houses (range of Beaujolais wines)
• Enjoyable walking through varied countryside, with chateaux and panoramic views
• Beautiful historic villages built from a warm golden limestone
• Great local hospitality & wonderful cuisine

• "Thank you for a fabulous experience. I loved it!" "Enjoyed seeing places that are so remote; the weather and company was perfect; being active and yet relaxed; and meeting French people along the way." "The people we stayed with made the holiday so special. They are the stars of a beautiful scenic holiday. We had a great time." Rucker, Cook & Dedmon, USA
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• 6 nights in small and comfortable guest houses with ensuite accommodation, some on vineyards with plenty of local character. Full board - all breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches and 6 evening meals included in the price.

1. Transfer from Lyon station and airport if required
2. Full board accommodation in B&B style accommodation
3. Transport of luggage between guest houses
4. Wine tasting at your guest houses on vineyards
5. Wine pick up service
6. Detailed walking maps and notes including information about the places through which you'll be walking

1. Travel to Lyon, France
2. Lunches on your day of arrival and departure
3. Travel insurance
4. Any entrance fees

1. Other similar self guided walking holidays:
2. Medieval walking tour in Beaujolais - Beaujolais Wine Trail: Grand Crus - Chardonnay Wine Trail
3. Take a look at our other wine trail walking holidays or full list independent walking holidays

Walking Profile

This independent walking holiday in the Beaujolais region of France is made up of 5 walks moving between guest houses. The walks are reasonably easy for the grade, but on certain days they can be made more challenging if you wish by climbing into the hills. An average days walking includes about 16km with limited ascents and descents. It is on a mixture of good paths, tracks and minor roads, although some sections can be rough and stoney.  Average daily ascent is 400m. Some paths can be rough and stoney in places with the odd steeper section, so walking boots are essential.

Day 1: Arrival

Welcome, pick up and transfer from Lyon to guest house near Beaujeu. Wine tasting of Regnie and Cote de Brouilly wines

Day 2: Beaujeu - St-Lager

Your walking trail takes a beautiful traverse above the Ardieres Valley to reach Quincié en Beaujolais. Pass through pretty countryside with fine views of the surrounding hills before climbing the isolated hill of Mont Brouilly. Famous for its wines, this lofty summit offers great 360° views of the Beaujolais and on clear days of the Alps. Descend to reach your guest house on a vineyard near the village of St Lager. Wine tasting: Brouilly, Beaujolais Blanc. 14.5km, +280m

Day 3: St-Lager - Perreon

Your walking trail passes the wonderful Chateau de la Chaize before climbing to reach the village of St Etienne la Varenne with great views of the surrounding Beaujolais hills. You then have the choice between a direct trail through the vineyards to Perreon or climbing onto a ridgeline for fantastic views. upto 16km +450m

Day 4: Perreon - Cogny

Climb to the village of Vaux en Beaujolais (also known as Clochmerle from the books by Chevallier). Wine tasting possibilities in the village. Then reach the impressive Chateau Montmelas for wonderful views Afterwards traverse the pretty village of Cogny built from golden limestone. Pass chateaux and chapels peppering pretty vine covered valleys to reach Cogny and transfer to your accommodation. 20km, +550m

Day 5: Cogny - Oingt

Visit some of the prettiest villages in the Golden Stones region of Beaujolais, starting with Jarnioux, with its well-preserved 13th century chateau before following a former railway line to the historic village of Theizé. Afterwards, climb a picturesque ridge to reach the medieval hill-top village of Oingt (classed as one of the prettiest villages in France). Descend to your guest house on a vineyard in the pretty village of Moire. A great day's walking with points of interest throughout. 17.5km, +400m.

Days 6: Oingt - Chatillon d’Azergues

The final final day's walking of your holiday traverses gentle vine covered slopes to pass through the the picturesque village of Bagnols with its pretty square and chateau. Great views across the Azergues Valley of the Mont Lyonnias hills and beyond. Choice of walks via the picturesque hilltop village of Charnay or via a pretty river walk alongside the Azergues. Descend to the beautiful village of Chatillon d'Azergues with its hill-top chateau and 12th century chapel. Wine tasting (organic wines): Beaujolais plus selection of the Grand Crus. 14km, +300m

Day 7: Departure

Transfer to Lyon after breakfast

Please note that the tour may vary slightly depending on the availability of accommodation at the time of booking